A study from Capgemini has found that artificial intelligence is on the rise in retail, with 28% of retailers saying they are deploying it, up from 17% in 2017, but its implementation has been a reality check for some.

Rent the Runway, Inc. has elected Artie Minson, president and chief financial officer of shared workspace company WeWork, to its Board of Directors. Minson will also serve as chair of the company's board audit committee.

Graduate Fashion Foundation said its Protégé mentoring scheme, which supports over 25 award winning graduates, is returning for a second year in partnership with a long list of professional volunteers.

​New York-based digital creative agency Sweden Unlimited is ramping up its global operations as the business, which targets the fashion, beauty, luxury and lifestyle sectors, expands into the UK and Europe.

Having named Doublet and Rokh as its winners in 2018, the luxury group has opened applications for the sixth edition of its competition dedicated to young designers. Candidates can apply until 4 February, 2019.